Many authors and writers use wordplay to create a piece of writing that is interesting and original. Wordplay is defined as a play on words. It is used to attract different audiences and age groups. There are many different types of wordplay. A few examples are diction, lexicon, alliteration, and syntax. There are many other examples as well. Wordplay can effect a piece of writing in a way that it makes the story come to life or make the reader feel as if they are a character in the book. Wordplay also has the ability to make a piece of writing funny, satirical, and more interesting. It even has the ability to make audiences want to read the book over and over again.

An example of an author that includes wordplay is Lewis Carroll. He incorporated wordplay in his famous novel, Alice in Wonderland. One example of wordplay that he uses is repetition. Carroll also includes an example of a
pun. I think that Carroll included these forms of wordplay to make the story more unique, funny, and appealing to the audience. Many other authors incorporate wordplay in their writings as well. Examples of these authors would include, Dr. Suess, Mark Twain, and George Orwell . Dr. Suess uses wordplay to attract the attention of young and beginner readers. Mark Twain appeals to all audiences. He includes wordplay, such as satire, that would allow older readers understand the plot of the story. George Orwell calls to the attention of teenage and adult audiences. Orwell uses personification in his book Animal Farm because he gives the animals human characteristics. It is known to all readers and writers that wordplay is a successful technique that enhances a piece of literature.

In conclusion, wordplay is used by authors to create a piece of writing or literature that is interesting, original, and unique. Many examples of wordplay exist, some including, lexicon, satire, pun, repetition, and many more. Authors such as Lewis Carroll, Dr. Suess, and Mark Twain use wordplay in different ways to make their stories more appealing, interesting, and funny to the audience they are trying to attract. All the various types of wordplay give the reader enjoyment, humor, and may also bring the book to life. Wordplay makes reading fun, no matter what book it is or who the reader is. Wordplay is always enjoyable.